It's been one year since Maryland earthquake
Posted: 08/23/2012
BALTIMORE - Remember what you were doing one year ago today? Things got a little crazy when the earth started to shake.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the east coast.
Its epicenter was just south of DC.
A number of buildings and monuments sustained damage. Many are still being repaired today.
A new fundraising gift is expected to be announced today during a ceremony to repair the National Cathedral.
The goal is to raise $100,000 by midnight tonight to fix the cracks in the cathedral.
Repairs are now underway at the Baltimore Basilica.
It will take seven months and cost about $5 million
Regular tours are limited until the work is complete.
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